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Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton got some pick-me-ups after his rough Opening Day. Hamilton struck out in all four plate appearances.

"He's already received some encouragement," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He knows he doesn't have to look over his shoulder here, that he's our center fielder, that we're not looking to evaluate him in two weeks or one game.

"There's a million stories that you can kind of refer back to. Willie Mays going 0-for-20 and wanting to get sent back to Triple-A and Leo Durocher saying that will never happen. He's not the first guy to have an Opening Day where he struggles, especially against the pitching he faced. He had a great spring. He did a great job for us last year in September. We're very confident he's ready to be here and thrive. I anticipate that he will electrify us in the coming game."